Coby Ladwig and Luke Eckersley, both WA men, are the force behind the Rosenthal brand. They also make wines under the Kings Landing label.
Added to that, Denmark-raised Coby has been the man behind the very impressive range of wines coming from Singlefile Estate in Denmark. The focus at Rosenthal is on the coolest regions of WA with grapes coming from Mt Barker, Frankland and Pemberton, which are processed at the Denmark winery.
The Rosenthal name comes from Dr John Rosenthal, who began in Manjimup in 2001 focusing on Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. The original Rosenthal vineyard was planted by Gerald and Marjorie Richings on the rich loamy soils of their Springfield Park cattle stud.
Coby and Luke took ownership in 2012 and expanded the sourcing of wines to all over the Great Southern. The aim has been to source premium fruit with an intelligent and sensitive approach to its handling in the winery. Production is small and the focus is on quality. The wines have a purity and precision about them that make for thoughtful and enjoyable appreciation.
The Wines
2022 Richings Riesling
From a cool vintage, the fruit was gently pressed and fermented in stainless steel. A classic Mt Barker Riesling from the Langton vineyard showing the typical floral bouquet, with citrus overtones. Crisp and clean. This will mature beautifully for 10 years. (12.1% alcohol, $35)
2021 Richings Chardonnay
Sourced from 30-year-old vines in the Salitage vineyard in Pemberton. Slow-barrel fermentation with 30% indigenous yeasts and 40% new oak. A very attractive bouquet of restrained floral peach and a touch of citrus. Spice and fruitiness, well integrated, leading to a long seamless mouth-filling finish. Lovely wine now but will keep. (13.3% alcohol, $60) Recommended
2020 Richings Shiraz
The Acacia vineyard in Frankland was the source of grapes for this deep, dark-coloured Shiraz. As with the chardonnay, a proportion of wild yeasts have had an impact. Plums, leather spice and earth all combine to give a rich mouth-filling experience wrapped up in moreish soft savoury tannins. The flavours linger long on the finish. Lovely to drink now with ageing potential (14.5%, alcohol $60).
2020 Richings Cabernet Sauvignon
The Riversdale vineyard in Frankland has a track record of producing some of Australia’s finest wines This cabernet is no exception. Gorgeous cassis, cedar aromas lead onto a veritable flavour explosion of berries seamlessly wrapped in fine lingering tannins. Excellent balance and a long lingering finish. Cellar easily for 10 years (14.5% alcohol, $60) Recommended
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